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Suggest Treatment For Redness On The Right Hand

I went snorkeling in Maui over a week ago. That night I noticed my right hand was deep red. I thought I somehow got sunburned on my hand but the next day noticed swelling in addition to the discoloration. I felt no pain, sting or bite at the time. The swelling has gone down but the deep red color has remained over a week later. What the heck?
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Hello,

It can be due to minor contusion. We have to rule out other conditions like insect bite reaction also. As of now, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief. If persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Redness On The Right Hand

Hello, It can be due to minor contusion. We have to rule out other conditions like insect bite reaction also. As of now, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief. If persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician